Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra dominates with superior specs across nearly every category, justifying its $400 premium. Its 200MP main camera with OIS, dual telephoto system, and 8K recording capabilities vastly outpace iPhone 15 Plus's 48MP setup. Display excellence favors S24 Ultra: 120Hz LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3120x1440, 2600 nits) versus 60Hz OLED (2796x1290, 2000 nits). Processing power differs significantly,Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 12GB RAM and 256GB base storage beats A16 Bionic's 6GB and 128GB entry. Battery capacity (5000mAh vs 4383mAh) and charging speeds (45W vs 20W) also favor Samsung. iPhone 15 Plus compensates with refined iOS experience, exceptional video stabilization, and stronger value proposition at $899. For photography enthusiasts and power users, S24 Ultra's camera system and 120Hz display justify the investment. iPhone 15 Plus remains excellent for those prioritizing ecosystem integration and pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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